Q. What is a common requirement for executing processes like dumping the SAM database?

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Q. What module in Metasploit lists missing patches on Windows systems?

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Q. When are Windows kernel exploits most useful for penetration testers?

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Q. What type of flaws work on almost all systems, regardless of the operating system or application?

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Q. What is a common focus of exploits that work on multi-platform applications?

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Q. What Sysinternals tools can provide easy-to-review reports for reviewing filesystem permissions in Windows?

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Q. Where does PuTTY store proxy credentials in cleartext on Windows systems?

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Q. What type of tools may store passwords on the local system, making them potential targets for credential retrieval?

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Q. What tool is commonly used for acquiring the local credential store in Windows systems?

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Q. Where is the Linux password file typically found?

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Q. What is the primary requirement for attacking the Linux credential store in most cases?

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Q. Which tool provides features such as dumping cached credentials, dumping LSA secrets, and dumping password hashes in Windows?

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Q. What is a method of acquiring usernames and passwords by replacing remote access tools with Trojaned versions?

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Q. Which package in Kali Linux includes tools for acquiring credentials in Windows?

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Q. What can tools like lsadump, cachedump, and pwdump be used for in Windows?

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Q. How might penetration testers acquire fingerprints for biometric authentication exploitation?

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Q. What should penetration testers focus on when encountering a biometric system?

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Q. What is a common method for offline password cracking that uses pre-computed tables?

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Q. Which password-cracking utility uses graphics processing units (GPUs) for high-speed cracking?

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Q. What is a feature of John the Ripper, a password recovery tool commonly used by pentesters?

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